This new book by Jeff Feldhahn* and Eric Rice* sets out to give helpful answers to young men in their quest to understanding young women. Taking basic questions, they surveyed up to 1,000 young women and catalogued their answers. Their wives, Shaunti Feldhahn+ and Lisa Rice^, consulted groups of high school girls in settings where they felt free to speak candidly about those qualities in their male peers that meant the most to them. The girls were a mixture of Christians and non-Christians. Random surveys were also conducted at malls.
I’ll admit it. I was curious. Having raised three young men of my own, I wondered what this book would tell my sons about young women that they didn’t know. After all, they had a mom and a sister who could definitely clue them in on the female mind. At least we thought so. After reading For Young Men Only I asked myself, “Have things changed since I was a young woman?” Apparently not. My daughter read it and came to the same conclusion. We don’t understand why they don’t get us. Still.
While the answers were no surprise to us females, they were to the authors. Here are two examples: Chapter 2: “Why ordinary guys have a real chance with great girls. A: A girl is most attracted to a guy’s hidden qualities.”
Chapter 6: “How to talk and listen to a girl without looking like an idiot. A: A girl wants a guy to talk to her. But to really make an impression with her, a guy just needs to listen.”
Each chapter is devoted to a survey question and answer, and then gives explanations, practical tips, and ideas for better relating to young women. For Young Men Only, written in a light-hearted and engaging way, is simple and easy to read. If you know a young man who is having a hard time understanding how to relate to young women, this book might be a good start.
I have two copies to give away.
Published by Multnomah, you can find more information at the following sites:
www.foryoungmenonly.com
www.Amazon.com
www.ChristianBook.com
www.FamilyChristian.com
*also authored For Men Only
+authored For Women Only
+^co-authored For Young Women Only
2 comments:
I have a few young men would could benefit from this.
@sam--I'll drop a copy in the mail...
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